This series delves into the intricate political and societal dynamics of contemporary Latin America. It explores the tensions between democracy and authoritarianism, the complexities of social inequality, and pressing environmental concerns. Each volume examines fundamental questions about state-building, identity formation, and the enduring influence of both formal institutions and informal practices. The collection offers a profound look at the region's challenges and its continuous drive for transformation.
This Element describes Latin American innovations in trials and truth commissions, evaluating both the Huntingtonian and Justice Cascade approaches; influential in showing variation in TJ outcomes. It argues that scholars should complement these approaches with one that recognizes the importance of state capacity building and institutional change.
This Element argues that it may be useful to revamp dependency to interpret China's new relationships with developing countries, including Latin America. It does so by discussing the dependency debates, reviewing the way dependency operated in the US-Latin American case, and analysing the growing Chinese presence within a dependency framework.